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Cordi Family History

Cordi Name Meaning

Italian: probably a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Cord(i)o a short form of Accord(i)o (see Accordino ) or a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Corda

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Corda, Cords, Cord, Lordi, Cardo, Ori, Corbi, Corvi, Bodi, Corsi

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Where is the Cordi family from?

You can see how Cordi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cordi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cordi family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordi's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cordi families in 1891.
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What did your Cordi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordi. 63% of Cordi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cordi women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordi were Clerk and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Shoe Worker
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Cordi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 640 immigration records available for the last name Cordi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Cordi. For the veterans among your Cordi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cordi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cordi in 1960 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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